Citizen Science Programs

Watching birds is more popular than ever! Tens of thousands of Canadians share their energy, skill, and bird observations through Bird Studies Canada's bird surveys. These "Citizen Scientists" provide a tremendous service by volunteering their time to track the health of bird populations.

Research and Conservation

Using data from our targeted research initiatives and Citizen Science programs, and in collaboration with conservation partners, our scientists monitor bird population trends, investigate declines, and recommend actions to protect the health of ecosystems we all depend on.

Help Us Conserve Canada’s Birds

You can play an important role in conserving Canada's wild birds! Bird Studies Canada supporters provide charitable donations as well as making
valuable Citizen Science contributions. Our nationwide programs are focused on the highest-priority conservation needs for birds.

CMMN Prize

All designated Canadian Migration
Monitoring Stations raising $500 or more are eligible for a
chance to win a Kowa TSN-663 ED Spotting Scope with the 20x60
Zoom Eyepiece courtesy of Kowa - Crystal Clear Optics -
www.kowascope.com.
(Approximate retail value of $1500.00.)

Early Bird Prize

Those registering by May 1 are eligible for our Early Bird draw
to win a 1-year BSC membership and a copy of National
Geographic's "Field Guide to the Birds of North America" courtesy of Bird Studies Canada -
www.birdscanada.org.
(Approximate retail value of $50.00.)

Young Birdathoners' Prizes:

Participants under 19 years of age, raising $100 or more, are
eligible for a special draw to win a pair of Eagle Optics
binoculars courtesy of Eagle Optics.ca -
www.eagleoptics.ca.
(Approximate retail value of $449.00.)

Start your mornings off right with one of
two bags of Creemore bird-friendly coffee courtesy of The
Creemore Coffee Company.
www.creemorecoffee.com.

Enjoy reading up on your feathered friends with one of
several interesting birding books courtesy of Thomas Allen and Sons.
www.thomas-allen.com.

Bring wild birds to your backyard with one of three
Droll Yankee Feeders courtesy of Birdtown, a division of Royal Oak
Feeds, Simcoe, ON.
www.royaloakfeeds.com.

Venture outdoors with one of two gifts: a golf package
or an outdoors package courtesy of MARCC Apparel.
www.marccapparel.ca.

Discover the new AviSys version 6 Software, "Powerful
Software: But for Birders, Not Database Geeks" courtesy of
Perceptive Systems. www.avisys.net.

Participants get one chance to win most prizes,
regardless of amount raised in Birdathon, and an additional chance
for every $250 raised. Birders qualify for one chance at the Grand
Prize - all-inclusive guided trip by Eagle-Eye Tours - by raising at
least $250. **Actual prizes may vary slightly due to availability.